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  • Title: Clostridium perfringens infection after transarterial chemoembolization for large hepatocellular carcinoma.
    Author: Li JH, Yao RR, Shen HJ, Zhang L, Xie XY, Chen RX, Wang YH, Ren ZG.
    Journal: World J Gastroenterol; 2015 Apr 14; 21(14):4397-401. PubMed ID: 25892893.
    Abstract:
    We report an unusual case of Clostridium perfringens liver abscess formation after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) for large hepatocellular carcinoma. Severe deterioration in liver and renal function accompanied with hemocytolysis was found on the 2(nd) day after TACE. Blood culture found Clostridium perfringens and abdominal computed tomography revealed a gas-containing abscess in the liver. Following antibiotics administration and support care, the infection was controlled and the liver and renal function turned normal. The 2(nd) TACE procedure was performed 1.5 mo later and no recurrent Clostridium perfringens infection was found.
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